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Title: 8/22/2020
Post by: CigarBanter on August 22, 2020, 12:01:47 AM
What's up cigar enthusiasts?!  Any cigar deals on the various internet sites that are worth talking about? Join in this discussion and perhaps learn something along the way.  Warning: don't proceed if you have thin skin but don't be afraid to post either...  And welcome aboard!
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 09:05:44 AM
Gonna be a long day at the Banter methinks.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 09:07:51 AM
Bargain on DOD today for sure!

La Perla Habana Black Pearl Morado Double Toro
Packs of 10
$105.00

I must say, I've NEVER seen it at THAT price before!

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/joecigar
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 09:53:42 AM
Ave Maria's not to be outdone, better wooden ashtray than Bueso's!

https://www.cigarbid.com/a/ave-maria-gift-box-ashtray-sampler/3666387/
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 09:57:19 AM
Today is Saturday, Aug. 22, the 235th day of 2020. There are 131 days left in the year.


Today’s Highlight in History:
On August 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon was nominated for a second term of office by the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach.

On this date:
In 1846, Gen. Stephen W. Kearny proclaimed all of New Mexico a territory of the United States.
In 1851, the schooner America outraced more than a dozen British vessels off the English coast to win a trophy that came to be known as the America’s Cup.
In 1862, French composer Claude Debussy (deh-byoo-SEE’) was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

In 1910, Japan annexed Korea, which remained under Japanese control until the end of World War II.
In 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war against Belgium.
In 1978, President Jomo Kenyatta, a leading figure in Kenya’s struggle for independence, died; Vice President Daniel arap Moi (ehr-uhp MOY’) was sworn in as acting president.

In 1986, Kerr-McGee Corp. agreed to pay the estate of the late Karen Silkwood $1.38 million, settling a 10-year-old nuclear contamination lawsuit. The Rob Reiner coming-of-age film “Stand By Me” was put into wide release by Columbia Pictures.
In 1989, Black Panthers co-founder Huey P. Newton was shot to death in Oakland, California. (Gunman Tyrone Robinson was later sentenced to 32 years to life in prison.)

In 1992, on the second day of the Ruby Ridge siege in Idaho, an FBI sharpshooter killed Vicki Weaver, the wife of white separatist Randy Weaver (the sharpshooter later said he was targeting the couple’s friend Kevin Harris, and didn’t see Vicki Weaver).
In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed welfare legislation ending guaranteed cash payments to the poor and demanding work from recipients.

In 2003, Alabama’s chief justice, Roy Moore, was suspended for his refusal to obey a federal court order to remove his Ten Commandments monument from the rotunda of his courthouse. Texas Gov. Rick Perry pardoned 35 people arrested in the 1999 Tulia drug busts and convicted on the testimony of a lone undercover agent. (The agent, Tom Coleman, was later found guilty of aggravated perjury and sentenced to 10 years’ probation.)
In 2007, a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Iraq, killing all 14 U.S. soldiers. Hurricane Dean slammed into Mexico for the second time in as many days.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 09:58:42 AM
Ten years ago: Chilean President Sebastian Pinera confirmed that all of the miners trapped deep underground for 17 days were still alive after a probe came back with a handwritten note, “All 33 of us are fine in the shelter.” (The miners were rescued the following October.) A proposed mosque near ground zero drew hundreds of fever-pitch demonstrators, with opponents carrying signs associating Islam with blood and supporters shouting, “Say no to racist fear!” Arjun Atwal captured the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, by one stroke to become the first Indian-born PGA Tour winner.


Five years ago: A suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy traveling through a crowded neighborhood in Afghanistan’s capital, killing at least 12 people, including four American civilian contractors. A military jet taking part in a British airshow crashed into a busy main road near Brighton in southern England, killing 11 people.


One year ago: Attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia pledged to do more to fight robocalls from scammers, telemarketers, debt collectors and others; the move came as Congress worked on anti-robocall bills. (A measure signed into law in December 2019 gave authorities more enforcement powers.) The CEO of Overstock.com resigned; Patrick Byrne’s resignation came after the company issued a bizarre statement in which he referred to the “Deep State,” called federal agents “Men in Black,” and confirmed a relationship with Maria Butina, a gun-rights activist who was sentenced to prison for being an unregistered agent of Russia.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 10:02:09 AM
Today’s Birthdays:

Broadcast journalist Morton Dean is 85.
Author Annie Proulx (proo) is 85.
Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski (yah-STREM’-skee) is 81.
Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells is 79.
Writer-producer David Chase is 75.
CBS newsman Steve Kroft is 75.
Actor Cindy Williams is 73.
Pop musician David Marks is 72.
International Swimming Hall of Famer Diana Nyad (NY’-ad) is 71.
Baseball Hall of Famer Paul Molitor is 64.
Rock musician Vernon Reid is 62.
Country singer Ricky Lynn Gregg is 61.
Country singer Collin Raye is 60.
Actor Regina Taylor is 60.
Rock singer Roland Orzabal (Tears For Fears) is 59.
Rock musician Debbi Peterson (The Bangles) is 59.
Rock musician Gary Lee Conner (Screaming Trees) is 58.
Singer Tori Amos is 57.
Country singer Mila Mason is 57.
Rhythm-and-blues musician James DeBarge is 57.
International Tennis Hall of Famer Mats Wilander (VEE’-luhn-dur) is 56.
Actor Brooke Dillman is 54.
Rapper GZA (JIHZ’-ah)/The Genius is 54.
Actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (ah-day-WAH’-lay ah-kih-NOY’-yay ah-BAH’-jay) is 53.
Actor Ty Burrell is 53.
Celebrity chef Giada DeLaurentiis is 50.
Actor Melinda Page Hamilton is 49.
Actor Rick Yune is 49.
Rock musician Paul Doucette (DOO’-set) (Matchbox Twenty) is 48.
Rap-reggae singer Beenie Man is 47.
Singer Howie Dorough (Backstreet Boys) is 47.
Comedian-actor Kristen Wiig is 47.
Actor Jenna Leigh Green is 46.
Rock musician Bo Koster is 46.
Rock musician Dean Back (Theory of a Deadman) is 45.
Talk show host James Corden is 42.
Rock musician Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan) is 42.
Actor Brandon Adams is 41.
Actor Aya Sumika is 40.
Actor Ari Stidham is 28.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 10:03:37 AM
Big birthday list today.
Another old rapper for Mr. Bean.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 22, 2020, 10:11:28 AM
Good morning, ClemsonDave.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 22, 2020, 10:34:02 AM
Bargain on DOD today for sure!

La Perla Habana Black Pearl Morado Double Toro
Packs of 10
$105.00

I must say, I've NEVER seen it at THAT price before!

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/joecigar
$32.50 now. It's still a pass for me.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 22, 2020, 10:40:49 AM
Ave Maria's not to be outdone, better wooden ashtray than Bueso's!

https://www.cigarbid.com/a/ave-maria-gift-box-ashtray-sampler/3666387/
Speaking of Ave Marias, cigar.com has a daily deal for the Lionheart Earl (Robusto) - 10 / $39.99. How are these? I can't keep them all straight.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 22, 2020, 10:55:02 AM

On this date:
...

In 1910, Japan annexed Korea, which remained under Japanese control until the end of World War II.


I've got problems. I read this and it made me hungry.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 22, 2020, 10:56:15 AM
Gonna be a long day at the Banter methinks.
I need to stop procrastinating. Have to finish putting up the recessed lighting in the attic.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 11:13:07 AM
Lets see, to continue this self stimulation.... :-[
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 11:13:57 AM

On this date:
...

In 1910, Japan annexed Korea, which remained under Japanese control until the end of World War II.


I've got problems. I read this and it made me hungry.
That is a bit of a stretch...
For Korean or Japanese?
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 11:17:24 AM
I believe Rick would like these....I'd give them a try as well, except for the price...

https://halfwheel.com/joya-de-nicaragua-numero-uno-le-premier/380456/

Rather interesting review for sure.  Can't say I find a number of descriptions particularly appealing.  And with those descriptors, don't know how they got to a 91 rating...
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 11:27:15 AM
Hmmm...wonder how this one will be...never liked Fonseca, like My Father a lot....may need to explore.

https://halfwheel.com/my-father-shipping-new-fonseca-next-week/380452/
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 11:34:45 AM
One more from Halfwheel this morning, this is the one of these three I'd be planning on trying.

https://halfwheel.com/pg-gourmet-series-iii-30th-anniversary-short-robusto/380333/
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 11:46:41 AM
One more from Halfwheel this morning, this is the one of these three I'd be planning on trying.

https://halfwheel.com/pg-gourmet-series-iii-30th-anniversary-short-robusto/380333/
StogieGuys seems to agree...

http://www.stogieguys.com/2020/08/08172020-cigar-review-paul-garmirian-gourmet-iii-short-robusto.html
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 11:57:44 AM
Ave Maria's not to be outdone, better wooden ashtray than Bueso's!

https://www.cigarbid.com/a/ave-maria-gift-box-ashtray-sampler/3666387/
Speaking of Ave Marias, cigar.com has a daily deal for the Lionheart Earl (Robusto) - 10 / $39.99. How are these? I can't keep them all straight.
Not dramatically different IMHO.  A bit more creaminess and sweetness (not quite fruit) than the standard.  Haven't tried the Dark Knight to compare that.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 22, 2020, 12:04:23 PM
Weekend offering from Small Batch Cigar (SBC)

Weekend Special!
Starting now until Sunday at midnight we have two specials on the four categories below.

Aging Room
H. Upmann
Montecristo
Romeo y Julita

CODE: WEEKEND = 20% off plus 5% reward points on above categories no minimum.

CODE: WEEKEND120 = 31% off plus 5% reward points on above categories on orders $120 or more.

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Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: FloridaDean on August 22, 2020, 01:41:54 PM
Gonna be a long day at the Banter methinks.
I tend to agree.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: FloridaDean on August 22, 2020, 01:42:18 PM
afternoon Dave and Tony.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: FloridaDean on August 22, 2020, 01:44:31 PM
the golf course was in great shape this morning. too bad I couldn't hit fairways and greens. too many sand saves and waterballs.
tomorrow is another day.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 22, 2020, 02:00:23 PM

On this date:
...

In 1910, Japan annexed Korea, which remained under Japanese control until the end of World War II.


I've got problems. I read this and it made me hungry.
That is a bit of a stretch...
For Korean or Japanese?
Both. Either. Both.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 22, 2020, 02:02:16 PM
afternoon Dave and Tony.
Howdy, Deano. How've ya been?
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: FloridaDean on August 22, 2020, 02:26:43 PM
afternoon Dave and Tony.
Howdy, Deano. How've ya been?
weather hurts, but I keep plugging away.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: bluecollar on August 22, 2020, 02:56:03 PM
I believe Rick would like these....I'd give them a try as well, except for the price...

https://halfwheel.com/joya-de-nicaragua-numero-uno-le-premier/380456/

Rather interesting review for sure.  Can't say I find a number of descriptions particularly appealing.  And with those descriptors, don't know how they got to a 91 rating...
I seen this in my local B&M. Don't remember the price but may have to look next time I revisit.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: bluecollar on August 22, 2020, 03:01:14 PM
Ave Maria's not to be outdone, better wooden ashtray than Bueso's!

https://www.cigarbid.com/a/ave-maria-gift-box-ashtray-sampler/3666387/
Speaking of Ave Marias, cigar.com has a daily deal for the Lionheart Earl (Robusto) - 10 / $39.99. How are these? I can't keep them all straight.
Not dramatically different IMHO.  A bit more creaminess and sweetness (not quite fruit) than the standard.  Haven't tried the Dark Knight to compare that.
Dark Knight I find sweet. Not like a added sweetness but one for the evening, last cigar. It leaves an aftertaste that will linger a bit
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: sfish on August 22, 2020, 05:18:59 PM
Evening boys, decided to light my last remaining Bat, I remember buying these on Cbid for $7/5-pack back in the day. I would have bought more but they were only one a week
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: sfish on August 22, 2020, 05:45:59 PM
Evening boys, decided to light my last remaining Bat, I remember buying these on Cbid for $7/5-pack back in the day. I would have bought more but they were only one a week
one of the better maduros ever made, who’d thought it at the time
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: bluecollar on August 22, 2020, 07:37:48 PM
Evening boys, decided to light my last remaining Bat, I remember buying these on Cbid for $7/5-pack back in the day. I would have bought more but they were only one a week
one of the better maduros ever made, who’d thought it at the time
Wow look at the age on that cello. Pepin made some good cigars. Where you ever able to compare that to the new Bat?
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: Oyam18 on August 22, 2020, 10:04:15 PM
Cigars are getting expensive. Hard to find a real deal, and most smokable cigars start over $5 or $6. Looks like it will only get worse. Why did I post this? I don’t know, just seems like everything is getting more expensive or harder to find. It’s the new normal. BS, No! I will not accept this. Whatever.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 22, 2020, 10:42:49 PM
Cigars are getting expensive. Hard to find a real deal, and most smokable cigars start over $5 or $6. Looks like it will only get worse. Why did I post this? I don’t know, just seems like everything is getting more expensive or harder to find. It’s the new normal. BS, No! I will not accept this. Whatever.
Definitely an observation that had been made but bears repeating.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 22, 2020, 11:13:17 PM
Spent the day taking down track lighting from the attic and replacing it with recessed lighting. I'm beat. The patching will have to wait until next week.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200823/3e326f0d8db88b9b86c85d1c3962c378.jpg)
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: bluecollar on August 22, 2020, 11:37:27 PM
Spent the day taking down track lighting from the attic and replacing it with recessed lighting. I'm beat. The patching will have to wait until next week.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200823/3e326f0d8db88b9b86c85d1c3962c378.jpg)
That looks very nice. You should call it your studio not your attic. Sounds more appealing.
Title: Re: 8/22/2020
Post by: bluecollar on August 22, 2020, 11:39:31 PM
Cigars are getting expensive. Hard to find a real deal, and most smokable cigars start over $5 or $6. Looks like it will only get worse. Why did I post this? I don’t know, just seems like everything is getting more expensive or harder to find. It’s the new normal. BS, No! I will not accept this. Whatever.
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